How to add metallic to your home

Metallic is a hot trend in the design world at the moment and it doesn’t look to be fading any time soon.

So why not add a splash of glamour into your home with metallic pieces. Here are my top three tips to get the metallic look without going overboard or blowing the budget.

1. Keep it simple

It can be difficult to not go overboard with a trend, especially if you love it. This is a key point to remember about metallic – you should look to add splashes of it into your spaces. Not only does this mean you won’t go over-the-top, it also means you don’t have to change your entire interior to incorporate elements of this long lasting metallic trend. This is the first step keeping costs down.

Add splashes of metallic to avoid going overboard.

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Instead of replacing a whole splashback in your kitchen with metallic tiles for example, why not check out some metallic light pendants or bar stools instead?

They are easily replaceable when you want to change it up again, but will still add the feeling of glamour to your interior.

Add in a metallic kettle or fruit bowl and you’ll have an outstanding metallic feature in your kitchen.

2. Repetition and balance

If you’re incorporating the metallic look in your interior design it’s important to create repetition to keep balance and consistency throughout your home. You have the light pendants/bar stools in your kitchen, now its time to add another splash in the living room.

A metallic cushion and vase in the living room will relate back to your feature piece in the kitchen.

Or similarly a metallic-framed mirror or piece of art in the dining room or entry will also tie in to the theme.

Once again these pieces are easily replaceable and don’t lock you into a trend you love today for another 10 years.

A metallic-framed mirror or piece of art in the hall will tie in the theme.

3. Think laterally

Gold leaf foil prints and custom pieces are a great way to achieve something custom, unique and highly reflective.

There are a number of small artisan outlets that create custom foil typographical, quote and schematic art pieces that can add that little pop and shine to your walls.

Books are another great way to introduce some metallics onto your shelves, consoles and coffee tables. Look for books that have amazing dust covers, metallic spines or embossed metals on the hard cover and use these purely for the aesthetic they offer. This is not a mainstream item that many people consider when looking for metallic accessories.

By using a combination of these subtle techniques you can be sure to get your fix of shiny metals but at the same time keep a restrained and classy style.

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